Job Vacancies at US Embassy Nairobi

Duties

The Agricultural Specialist (mid-level specialist) is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Malawi. The incumbent monitors, analyzes, and prepares highly specialized reports on agricultural, marketing and trade policy developments for assigned agricultural commodities. Responsibilities also include working with U.S. and host country government agencies and industries to resolve trade complaints, issues of non-compliance with host country import regulations, and administering market development programs. The incumbent develops and maintains key professional and social relationships (mid-to-high levels) to exchange information and gain cooperation on substantive trade and agricultural policy matters.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum five years of work experience in one or more fields of agricultural economics, agricultural policy, commodity trade, and marketing analysis/research that includes extensive analysis and report writing on complex subjects.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

Detailed knowledge of FAS goals, programs, reporting requirements and procedures, and of U.S. agricultural policies and trading practices followed by American exporters. Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices, market conditions, and government policies in the host country. Knowledge of host government structure and responsibilities of various Ministries and offices, congressional and legislative processes as it relates to economic, trade, and agricultural policy matters is required. Significant knowledge of international agreements relating to agricultural policy, and a strong understanding of agricultural economic supply/demand theories and concepts.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing is required (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create documents and spreadsheets, maintain and update databases, and develop presentations. Use of FAS specialized software and data analysis programs. Must be knowledgeable in analyzing agricultural production, global agricultural trade concepts, and economic supply/demand concepts. Required to analyze and apply complex statistical data and maintain data sets for accurate commodity and trade reporting. Drafts highly specialized reports on markets and trade policy, Must have excellent time management skills to cope with the diversity of work and deadlines. Ability to work effectively with government, public, and private individuals to obtain information and resolve trade issues.

How to Apply

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or International Trade
• Curriculum-vitae (cv)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Next Steps:
• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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Duties

The job holder serves as a Senior Public Health Specialist supporting Influenza Program activities and is responsible for planning, formulating, analyzing, evaluating, and/or implementing policies for CDC’s public health programs for influenza, and respiratory pathogen surveillance, prevention and control activities. This job holder will provide comprehensive public health disease and surveillance advice, research and assistance directed to the development and readiness to detect, respond, and manage outbreaks of avian/human influenza and other emerging infectious diseases in Kenya and the region. The job holder will work with partners to establish surveillance to monitor the circulation and impact of respiratory pathogens and improve laboratory support for surveillance and outbreak response. The position holder will also be involved in partner contact that includes senior and mid-level officials at the ministry of health and a wide variety of implementing partners. The position will report to the Influenza Program Director in Kenya.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: 

• Three years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required. One additional year of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

Technical knowledge of the epidemiology of the range of influenza and other respiratory pathogens and infectious disease programs, policies, regulations is required. Must be conversant with survey design and questionnaire development, data management programs and working knowledge of statistical analysis methods. Detailed knowledge of the Kenyan health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health (MOH) policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Familiarity with the Kenya immunization programs is highly desirable. In-depth specialist knowledge of USG infectious disease public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results of prevention programs is required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required. Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.

Education Requirements:

• Doctoral level degree (Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or host country equivalent degree in medicine, public health, health policy, epidemiology, psychology, behavioral, counseling or social work is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) English (read/speak/write) (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (read/speak/write) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong oral and written communications skills are required. Ability to lead project teams and work groups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners is required. The incumbent will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tack in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex. Incumbent will be required to develop innovative methods to collect data more effectively and efficiently using new technology. Training and experience with MS Office and working knowledge and application of statistical analysis software such as SAS, STATA or R is required.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Duties

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Advisor will report to the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT), Deputy Branch Chief Health Information Systems (FSN 12 – N89204), Monitoring and Evaluation Branch.  The Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Advisor will provide data input to inform technical oversight on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities and ensure accountability and efficient use of resources. The incumbent will assist in provision of specialized technical assistance (TA) to PEPFAR funded implementing partners and the Ministry of Health.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with public health programs, preferably in developing countries.
• The incumbent should possess theoretical and practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods;
• The incumbent should possess experience working with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs;
• Experience working with one or more implementing partners preferably funded by USG or UN agencies;
• Experience with the PEPFAR’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting system is Required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of MER practice and methods through training and job experience;
• Knowledge of the Kenyan HIV/AIDS context, especially the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework (KASF);
• Familiarity with public health and HIV/AIDS programming and data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Knowledge of monitoring and surveillance systems and knowledge of current MER tools and systems in resource limited and data poor environments;
• General knowledge of Kenyan public sector health system and its affiliate agencies, donors and related private sector program would be an asset.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: statistics, mathematics, public health, epidemiology, or demography is required.

Evaluations:

    LANGUAGE: 

• Fluency in Level IV English and Level III Kiswahili, both written and oral, are required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills/experience will be required;
• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy.
• Excellent technical, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues;
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form;
• Presentation skills and diplomacy are critical. Must be able to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings;
• Practical knowledge of database systems business intelligence platforms, and proficiency in MS-Office applications is required;
• Sound judgment combined with a mature and professional demeanor is a necessary trait;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines or date for special events;
• Ability to work within other crosscutting issues guiding development work in Kenya.
• Advanced numerical skills with standard Keyboarding skills

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

    The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

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Duties

Basic Function of Position
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Advisor will report to the Division of Global HIV and TB (DGHT), Branch Chief Health Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation Branch. The job holder will provide technical oversight on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities but also ensure accountability and efficient use of resources. The incumbent will provide highly specialized technical assistance (TA) to PEPFAR funded implementing partners and the Ministry of Health.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with public health programs, preferably in developing countries is required;
• The incumbent should possess theoretical and practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods;
• The incumbent should possess experience working with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs;
• Experience working with one or more implementing partners, preferably funded by USG or UN agencies;
• Experience with the PEPFAR’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting system is highly desirable.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

1. Advanced knowledge of MER practice and methods through training and job experience;
2. Knowledge of the Kenyan HIV/AIDS context, especially the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework (KASF);
3. Familiarity with public health and HIV/AIDS programming and data collection, analysis and presentation;
4. Knowledge of monitoring and surveillance systems and knowledge of current MER tools and systems in resource limited and data poor environments;
5. General knowledge of Kenyan public sector health system and its affiliate agencies, donors and related private sector program would be an asset.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: public health, epidemiology, statistics, mathematics, demography, social sciences, or health-related field is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• English Level IV (Fluency, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is required. This may be tested.
• Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills/experience will be required;
2. Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy.
3. Excellent leadership, management, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
4. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues;
5. Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form;
6. Presentation skills and diplomacy are critical. Must be able to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings;
7. Practical knowledge of database systems will be an added advantage, however, proficiency in MS-Office applications is required;
8. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a good mix of contacts at government, district and community level;
9. Sound judgment combined with a mature and professional demeanor is a necessary trait;
10. Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines or date for special events;
11. Ability to work within other crosscutting issues guiding development work in Kenya.
12. Advanced numerical skills for aggregate and individual level data is required as well as standard keyboarding ski

Other Information:

• HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

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Duties

The Marine Security Guard (MSG) driver will provide services in support of the MSG in-country staff, instructors, and Other Temporary Duty (TDY) personnel. The driver is expected to utilize defensive driving techniques to provide transport for program manager and others as requested, including frequent early morning or late evening transfers to and from the airport. This individual will be responsible for the maintenance and physical appearance of the MSG vehicle. In addition, the driver will serve as the primary liaison between msg staff and third-party ground transportation agencies to coordinate all msg ground transportation needs in Nairobi, Mombasa and other locations as needed.  Position will be supervised by the vehicle Non-Commissioned Officer Mr. Jordon Emmett.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum 3 years driving experience, including two years driving 4-wheel vehicle
• Driving experience for the U.S. government is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Excellent knowledge of Kenyan traffic laws and familiar with traffic patterns in Kenya.
• Familiarity with law enforcement headquarters in and around Nairobi, including Embakasi, Loreto, Magali, Ruiru, Kiganjo; ability to access government ministries at harambee house, vigilance house and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 English (This may be tested) and Level 3 Kiswahili is Required. Read, Write and Speak both English and Kiswahili.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Excellent in handling vehicles and ability to drive defensively to avoid accidents and personal injuries; holder of accident-free driving record for over 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to use office software programs (MS word, excel, internet explorer) required.
• Must be a self-started with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and to manage own time.
• Possession of a valid Kenyan commercial license, class B, C, and E.
• Typing skills are required.
• Knowledge of Micro-Soft Word (excel, MS-Word, outlook) required.